Peter Swales
Peter Swales is a professional sports journalist with over four decades of experience covering football. A lifelong Manchester City fan, he brings deep knowledge and passion to every story about the Citizens.
1164 articles
City join Premier League pack tracking Bournemouth's Alex Scott
Manchester City are among several Premier League clubs tracking Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, with the Cherries reportedly demanding around £80 million for the 22-year-old...
2 July 2026
Rodri's World Cup Marathon Raises Eyebrows at the Etihad
Rodri is set for Spain's World Cup round-of-32 tie against Austria, with Manchester City monitoring his tournament workload closely.
2 July 2026
City's World Cup contingent: 17 of 19 still standing as knockouts begin
Manchester City sent a club-record 19 players to the World Cup. 17 of them are still involved as the tournament reaches the round of 16.
2 July 2026
Di Marzio calls out Chelsea's 'distorted truth' over Maresca exit
Gianluca Di Marzio has accused Chelsea of pushing a 'distorted truth' over Enzo Maresca's departure, claiming the manager faced an 'unbearable' situation at Stamford Bridge.
2 July 2026 City Close on £116m Elliot Anderson Deal
Manchester City are closing in on a £116 million deal for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, with the bid accepted.
2 July 2026 Ben Wilkinson leaves Manchester City academy for Derby County first-team role
Manchester City academy coach Ben Wilkinson has left the club to become a first-team coach at Championship side Derby County under manager Jon Eustace.
2 July 2026 Doku Subbed Early as Belgium Pull Off Stunning Senegal Comeback
Jeremy Doku was substituted early in the second half as Belgium staged a remarkable comeback from 2-0 down to beat Senegal 3-2 in a World Cup round-of-32 thriller.
2 July 2026 Maresca's First Message to City: Win, Nothing Less
New Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca sets out his immediate demand: winning. The Italian's first public message cuts through transition talk with typical bluntness.
1 July 2026 Camavinga offer made to City as Tonali heads to Tottenham
Sandro Tonali is heading to Tottenham for £100 million, while Real Madrid have offered Eduardo Camavinga to Manchester City — though fitness concerns may scupper any deal.
1 July 2026 Real Madrid offer Eduardo Camavinga to Manchester City
Real Madrid have offered Eduardo Camavinga to Manchester City, with direct contacts between the clubs as City reshape a midfield that lost Bernardo Silva this summer.
1 July 2026 Atletico Madrid return for Rodri ruled out by Spanish journalist
Spanish journalist Rubén Uría has firmly denied reports linking Rodri with a return to Atletico Madrid, ruling out one of the more persistent strands of summer speculation.
1 July 2026 England's World Cup Progress Creates Early Headache for Maresca
England's World Cup win over DR Congo keeps key City players away from pre-season longer, creating a scheduling headache for new manager Enzo Maresca.
1 July 2026 Newcastle's Trafford Interest Puts Maresca In Early Decision Mode
Newcastle's interest in James Trafford is forcing Enzo Maresca into an early decision on the goalkeeper's future at Manchester City.
1 July 2026 Tottenham pip City to £100m Tonali deal
Manchester City have lost out to Tottenham in the race to sign Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali, with Spurs agreeing a deal worth up to £100m for the Italian international.
1 July 2026 Anderson Impresses as England March On
Elliot Anderson impressed as England progressed to a World Cup last-16 meeting with Mexico, with two other Blues also playing the full 90 minutes.
1 July 2026 Phillips opens up on injury-hit Sheffield United loan spell
Kalvin Phillips has spoken candidly about the injury problems that derailed his loan at Sheffield United last season, acknowledging the frustrating cycle that has defined his time...
1 July 2026